Kit Review

Straight build + Partial paint + Panel lining + Decals

MG Gundam F91 - The universal standard for size comparison — next to a cigarette pack. At about 15cm tall, it's the smallest

The universal standard for size comparison — next to a cigarette pack.
At about 15cm tall, it's the smallest kit in the MG lineup. Pretty compact.

Nice and slender..

Close-up of the upper body front.
Tiny seals and decals are all over the place.

Slim legs

MG Gundam F91 - The color separation is more complex than other MGs, but even those intricate vernier structures come out wit

The color separation is more complex than other MGs, but even those intricate vernier structures, thanks to a three-layer parts breakdown,
come out with that kind of coloring right out of the box — no painting needed.

MG Gundam F91 - All the yellow triangle sections are achieved through parts separation. Looks like they were inspired by Koto

All the yellow triangle sections are achieved through parts separation.
Looks like they were inspired by Kotobukiya's obsessive color separation approach.

MG Gundam F91 - Despite being a recent MG release, there are quite a few areas where the kit doesn't match the official color

Despite being a recent MG release, there are quite a few areas where the kit doesn't match the official color scheme.
And it's not just a matter of color separation being difficult — they actually show some baffling judgment by deliberately splitting parts in ways that deviate from the official colors.

The duct area marked with an arrow in the photo above is supposed to be white according to the official colors.
So when molding the skirt armor, they could've just molded the whole thing in white, but instead they went out of their way to split it with the inner skirt detail parts,
which forces(?) the color to come out wrong.
In short, it's a parts breakdown that ignores the official color accuracy and only considers the overall coloring of the assembled look.
This isn't a case of lacking the technology or the tooling budget — it's a completely intentional violation of the official color scheme. ^^;;;;

MG Gundam F91 - The vulcans on the sides of the head should also be yellow circles.. but it looks like they deliberately skip

The vulcans on the sides of the head should also be yellow circles.. but it looks like they deliberately skipped the parts separation there.
Given that they went ahead and split all those tiny yellow triangles into individual pieces, there's no reason they couldn't have done the same here,
so it seems like they intentionally left it out to emphasize the inner head frame..

MG Gundam F91 - Due to the odd color separation, you'd really need to do some spot painting in several places to match the of

Due to the odd color separation, you'd really need to do some spot painting in several places to match the official colors —
but I just trusted the Bandai developers' judgment (-_-;) and only did a bit of spot painting around the shield area in gray.
That part in particular just looks too bare left plain white..;;

Slide-open cockpit hatch

MG Gundam F91 - The duct on the front of the chest has a double-layer structure. The outer layer is mesh-like so you can see

The duct on the front of the chest has a double-layer structure.
The outer layer is mesh-like so you can see inside, and there's another frame within.
Very luxurious detailing, as expected from an MG..

The top piece (or is it a hat?) can be removed and reattached, and the reason for that is..

MG Gundam F91 - So you can remove the face mask just like in the official design. After taking off the head top, you can rota

So you can remove the face mask just like in the official design.
After taking off the head top, you can rotate the mask 180 degrees backward and tuck it inside.
When rotating the mask back, if you just flip it straight back, the sticker on the eyes can catch and peel off.
As shown by the small arrow on the right, you need to lift the mask's locking part slightly upward before flipping it over, and it'll go smoothly.
Also, the mask part is a bit fragile, so be careful not to break it.

MG Gundam F91 - So as you can see in the photo above, rather than a removable piece, it cleverly recreates the mask removal t

So as you can see in the photo above, rather than a removable piece, it cleverly recreates the mask removal through a built-in transformation mechanism.
The fact that they packed that kind of ingenuity into such a tiny head is pretty impressive..

You can pull out and spread the three wings hidden in the shoulders.

Once pulled out, each one can be moved individually across a pretty wide range, both up and down.

The three thruster covers on the back of the legs can also be opened and closed individually.

MG Gundam F91 - With the standard weapons and the Rafflesia stand included, it's a kit that somehow feels surprisingly well-s

With the standard weapons and the Rafflesia stand included, it's a kit that somehow feels surprisingly well-stocked.

The color separation on the weapons is no joke.

MG Gundam F91 - Inside the right side skirt armor you can store an extra beam shield block, and inside the left skirt armor y

Inside the right side skirt armor you can store an extra beam shield block,
and inside the left skirt armor you can store two beam sabers.
Two beam shield block parts are included — one for storage and one for attaching to the arm.
Note that the right beam saber storage compartment can be tricky to keep secure depending on the kit, so check the assembly difficulty section for more on that..

The beam shield block can be pulled out like this.

MG Gundam F91 - The first beam shield ever included in an MG. True to MG standards, unlike the no-grade beam shield, this one

The first beam shield ever included in an MG. True to MG standards, unlike the no-grade beam shield,
this one has a double-layer gradient effect. It looks absolutely stunning.
Just be careful when handling it as the shield surface is a bit delicate...

MG Gundam F91 - The skirt storage gimmick on the rear has multiple stages of movement. Thanks to that, it locks in place pret

The skirt storage gimmick on the rear has multiple stages of movement. Thanks to that, it locks in place pretty securely.

Bazooka in stored position.

MG Gundam F91 - The beam rifle, bazooka, and saber all have locking grooves, and the palm has a locking pin, so they connect

The beam rifle, bazooka, and saber all have locking grooves, and the palm has a locking pin,
so they connect together to keep the weapons from wobbling.. but,
in practice the hold is a bit weak and they tend to fall out of the hand easily. Would've been nice if they fit a bit more snugly..

Outer armor removed

Inner frame shot. A complete full-body frame.

On top of that, the Vsbr and beam rifle also have mechanical frames inside.

Upper body front shot.

Frame shot of the arms and Vsbr.

The verniers on the back have an exceptionally dense level of detail.

Look closely and you'll see the back of the head is packed with fine detail too.

MG Gundam F91 - Even the cockpit interior detail — which you won't be able to see at all once assembled — is meticulously don

Even the cockpit interior detail — which you won't be able to see at all once assembled — is meticulously done.
You could almost call it PG-level craftsmanship.

MG Gundam F91 - The double-layer armor on the body. It's a bit of a shame that even with just the frame fully assembled, so m

The double-layer armor on the body.
It's a bit of a shame that even with just the frame fully assembled, so many areas end up hidden and out of sight.

MG Gundam F91 - Taking another close look at the core frame detail on the body. Pretty intricate. Unfortunately, it all ends

Taking another close look at the core frame detail on the body. Pretty intricate.
Unfortunately, it all ends up hidden — not even by the outer armor, but by the secondary inner frame pieces...

MG Gundam F91 - The leg frame. Up close it's quite densely detailed. Looking at those stiff knee covers again fills me with r

The leg frame. Up close it's quite densely detailed.
Looking at those stiff knee covers again fills me with regret over their design. ;;

MG Gundam F91 - The beam rifle's inner frame is full-on PG level. The detail is incredibly dense. Looking at the rifle alone,

The beam rifle's inner frame is full-on PG level.
The detail is incredibly dense. Looking at the rifle alone, it's basically a PG.

MG Gundam F91 - What's impressive about the MG F91 frame is that every layer of armor and every structural piece has detail b

What's impressive about the MG F91 frame is that every layer of armor and every structural piece has detail built into it.
Most of it ends up hidden and invisible, but that dedication is truly remarkable craftsmanship..

MG Gundam F91 - A single movable cylinder is included at the front of the ankle. Given the overall frame detail level of the

A single movable cylinder is included at the front of the ankle.
Given the overall frame detail level of the whole body, you'd think they could've added a bit more here, but..

Inside the skirts, separate frame parts are used to show off precise detailing.

MG Gundam F91 - The joints fold to their limits in frame-only state. The neck also tilts quite far downward, which ends up gi

The joints fold to their limits in frame-only state.
The neck also tilts quite far downward, which ends up giving the pose a somewhat pitiful look...

MG Gundam F91 - I thought about trying the OTL pose.. but it's gone way beyond despair — it looks completely consumed by angu

I thought about trying the OTL pose..
but it's gone way beyond despair — it looks completely consumed by anguish and torment. OTL ;;

Frame action shot

From a certain angle it almost looks like a detailed stick figure.. ??

The limbs fold snappily and decisively.
The leg joints can also be raised up to quite a high angle.

The shoulders can also be raised nearly straight up.

The arm swing-forward gimmick is standard. :-)

MG Gundam F91 - The horizontal elbow joint rotation feature seen on some recent kits is also included here. It seems like a s

The horizontal elbow joint rotation feature seen on some recent kits is also included here.
It seems like a simple gimmick, but it actually adds quite a bit to the arm's range of motion.

As you'd expect from a modern kit, the wrists can also bend 180 degrees.

MG Gundam F91 - The waist moves on a double ball joint. It offers the most flexible and effective waist articulation of any r

The waist moves on a double ball joint.
It offers the most flexible and effective waist articulation of any recent kit.
Definitely makes a difference for achieving natural poses!

MG Gundam F91 - A new approach. Instead of a gimmick where the hip joint moves forward and back, the pin connecting the legs

A new approach. Instead of a gimmick where the hip joint moves forward and back, the pin connecting the legs to the torso
is positioned toward the front, creating an effect similar to pulling the hip joint forward.
For action poses where the leg is fully bent forward, this new joint structure delivers a satisfying result. ^^

MG Gundam F91 - And that ball-shaped hip joint allows the leg-connection side to rotate horizontally on its own, letting you

And that ball-shaped hip joint allows the leg-connection side to rotate horizontally on its own,
letting you spread the legs out as wide as you like.
Despite being a very simple structure, it offers significantly more freedom of movement compared to previous joint designs.

There are no polycaps, so all the skirt armor pieces are each secured with plastic ball joints.

MG Gundam F91 - Foot articulation. Surprisingly, the ankles feel less flexible compared to the overall articulation of the re

Foot articulation. Surprisingly, the ankles feel less flexible compared to the overall articulation of the rest of the body.

MG Gundam F91 - The Vsbr's rail gimmick. It moves with a pretty smooth feel, but the gimmick is fragile so you need to be car

The Vsbr's rail gimmick. It moves with a pretty smooth feel, but the gimmick is fragile so
you need to be careful about breakage. Handle it gently.

The pose you can't avoid when articulation is this good — the deep squat.. Not bad looking, right?

An incredibly natural kneeling pose. Very dynamic.

Action pose

Beam saber action

Vsbr action / Bazooka action

MG Gundam F91 - One of the highlights of this kit — the Rafflesia stand. Bandai has been putting a lot of effort into stands

One of the highlights of this kit — the Rafflesia stand.
Bandai has been putting a lot of effort into stands lately, and now they've gone ahead and turned an actual mech from the show into the stand itself,
letting you recreate a simple diorama scene.

MG Gundam F91 - The Rafflesia is the flower-shaped, creepy-looking MA that has the final showdown with F91 in the anime. It e

The Rafflesia is the flower-shaped, creepy-looking MA that has the final showdown with F91 in the anime.
It even includes the cockpit and a figure of the pilot, Iron Mask inside. :-)
A really premium stand in every way..

MG Gundam F91 - To attach the stand, you remove one part from the rear end. Uniquely, the stand plugs into a T-shaped connect

To attach the stand, you remove one part from the rear end.
Uniquely, the stand plugs into a T-shaped connector.

MG Gundam F91 - The connection point between the stand and the body has a gimmick that allows angle adjustments in all four d

The connection point between the stand and the body has a gimmick that allows angle adjustments in all four directions —
but instead of a continuous swivel joint, it works by pulling out and reinserting at different steps.
It's a bit stiff and fiddly to swap around, but it does hold the position firmly.

Stand on! Thanks to it, you can pull off even more dynamic poses.

It's really flying~

MG Gundam F91 - Taekwon V..? It looks like a pose only God Gundam would strike, but thanks to the excellent and effective art

Taekwon V..? It looks like a pose only God Gundam would strike, but
thanks to the excellent and effective articulation, it comes out looking natural and dynamic.

Fully armed..

In the anime, it also attacks by holding beam sabers in both hands and spinning its wrists around 360 degrees.

MG Gundam F91 - Simple diorama complete. Since the tentacles can be recreated with wire, you can roughly recreate the final b

Simple diorama complete.
Since the tentacles can be recreated with wire,
you can roughly recreate the final battle scene between F91 and the Rafflesia. ^^;

MG Gundam F91 - Alongside the 1/100 MG Gundam Ver. O.Y.W. 0079, which serves as a standard size reference. F91 is pretty smal

Alongside the 1/100 MG Gundam Ver. O.Y.W. 0079, which serves as a standard size reference.
F91 is pretty small — it's small by design to begin with..

MG Gundam F91 - Together with the Wing Zero Custom and Shining Gundam, which are on the smaller side among MGs. Even so, F91

Together with the Wing Zero Custom and Shining Gundam, which are on the smaller side among MGs.
Even so, F91 is still the smallest. ^^;

Compared to the bulkier MGs on the other hand, it really does look tiny;;

MG Gundam F91 - Together with the Perfect Zeong, the largest MG. It's a combination of the biggest MG and the smallest MG. F9

Together with the Perfect Zeong, the largest MG.
It's a combination of the biggest MG and the smallest MG.
F91 is small, sure, but the Perfect Zeong is just absurdly huge;;

MG Gundam F91 - If you really want a size comparison where F91 looks big, you'd have to put it next to the Ball — a Mobile Po

If you really want a size comparison where F91 looks big, you'd have to put it next to the Ball — a Mobile Pod, not an MS.. ^^;

MG Gundam F91 - Comparison with HGUC. It's about the same height as a bulkier HGUC. In terms of sheer bulk though, something

Comparison with HGUC. It's about the same height as a bulkier HGUC.
In terms of sheer bulk though, something like the HGUC Doga is way bigger.

MG Gundam F91 - Compared to the HGUC Paras Athene, which is on the larger side, they're roughly similar in feel. The MG F91 i

Compared to the HGUC Paras Athene, which is on the larger side, they're roughly similar in feel.
The MG F91 is taller at the head, but the Paras Athene's sheer volume makes F91 look even smaller.

In many ways, this is an MG release that shows a lot of new and interesting ideas.

Straight build

F91 seemed like it might get an MG release someday, yet also felt like it never quite would — and now here it is. F91 was considered a somewhat unpopular unit from a somewhat unpopular anime, so making it into the MG lineup is quite an honor in its own right — though in another sense, it probably also means Bandai is starting to run low on source material.

The MG F91 tries a lot of new things compared to previous MGs in many respects. It also has some unexpected design choices that feel a bit out of left field, making it a pretty unique kit overall. The problem is that some of these new attempts feel awkward, and at times even a bit over-the-top — to the point of being a little baffling.

▶ Things that feel somehow new.

1. Polycap elimination

For the first time in well over a decade since Bandai adopted the polycap joint system, the MG F91 has been released with a structure that completely eliminates polycaps. You might wonder what kind of backwards thinking led to this — but according to Bandai, the reason is to prevent joints from gradually loosening over time due to the polycap structure. They've implemented the frame using only ABS joints, in what they call a "polycap-less" approach, expressing their intent to keep joints from going slack even with regular use, thanks to ABS joint mechanisms that wear down less.

Even before this, recent new releases had been quietly dropping polycaps from key joint areas one by one, with polycap usage gradually declining — and now they've gone ahead and removed them entirely. As a result, the joints throughout the body are noticeably stiffer, and the assembly process has a bit of a strained feel to it as well. ^^;

After repeatedly moving every joint on the body for the review.. I'd say joint strength retention is a pass for now. Without polycaps there's no smooth, buttery feel to the movement, but aside from a few spots, the joints don't really feel like they loosen up much even after repeated posing. Of course, if you move them an insane number of times they'll loosen a bit, but it does seem like the joint strength will hold up longer than polycaps would. That said, the stiffness is a bit much and there's no smooth feel to it, so most people will probably find it hard to get used to. ^^; Roughly speaking, it's smoother than the joints on the G Gundam MGs that had reduced polycap usage, but stiffer than standard polycap joints.

2. Odd color separation

It's strange. Genuinely strange. ^^;
Why strange? Well, the usual approach has been to split parts in a sensible way to achieve the intended colors — but this kit actually force-splits parts that would've matched the intended colors just fine on their own, and then molds them in the opposite color instead. The front skirt armor is one such area, and it's a surprising choice by Bandai's usual standards. In short, it's not a technical challenge at all to get the right colors here — it feels like they just went "we're doing it this way!" and ran with an overly clever idea for its own sake.

And yet at the same time, color separation on small parts that you wouldn't normally expect to be separated has actually increased. The small yellow triangles scattered all over the body are a good example — these are the kind of details that would normally just be handled with stickers. They're very small and thin parts, the kind that usually don't get color-separated as a cost-cutting measure... This is probably influenced by Kotobukiya's mech kits. Kotobukiya's recent Super Robot Wars/Armored Core mech kits have been showing off impressive color separation down to very tiny details, and Bandai may well have been thinking "there's no reason we can't do that too."

Either way, it's a rather confusing color separation policy. -_-; So I was going to do at least some partial painting myself... but in the end I just painted the shield, which was the most glaringly obvious spot, and called it a day. Nom nom. Meh.

3. New hip joint

Since the PG Strike, the hip joint structure (where the body connects to the legs) had been evolving in recent MGs. The hip mounting point would swing forward and backward, and at times each leg could even move forward and backward independently. It was a fresh idea in its own way, and it was genuinely effective for poses where the legs are raised far forward. So it was reasonably well-received — though there were also complaints that the joint was a bit ambiguous to lock in place after posing, and that there were some durability concerns.

With this F91, yet another new hip joint structure has been tried — and it's changed from the previous articulated hip design to a simple fixed type. Instead of the pin connecting the leg to the body being centered in the middle of the leg, the fixed pin is offset toward the front of the body, which produces the same effect as having a forward-shifted hip joint when you raise the leg upward. On top of that, the normally ball-shaped hip joint is split horizontally, allowing the legs to kick out sideways up to 90 degrees.

This structure is implemented simply with just two parts, but the actual effect on articulation is excellent. The legs can swing forward naturally and quite far, while also spreading wide to the sides — so it delivers surprisingly efficient articulation for such a simple design. It makes you wonder why they didn't do it this way sooner. It's a bit anticlimactic, in a way, that such a simple structure outperforms the old articulated hip joint. ^^;;

4. PG-level frame detail

Recent MGs have mostly featured near full-body inner frames with increasingly refined detail. But the MG F91 pushes the detail to the absolute limit of what a model this size can offer. Among all existing Gunpla, it's safe to say this kit is at the very top in terms of frame detail density per unit area.

The arm and leg detail is just a notch above average, but the double and triple layered frames in the body are clearly PG-level detail — and considering it's much smaller than a PG, you could argue it surpasses PG in that regard. Seeing it in person, the detail is so incredibly dense that you can't help but be impressed. It makes you think Bandai has lost their minds.. ^^;

It's almost hard to understand what possessed them to layer in this much craftsmanship, but as a Gunpla fan it's absolutely something to welcome. What's especially remarkable is that even the beam rifle — which tends to get overlooked at the MG level — has been given an ultra-precise inner frame. This is full-on PG territory. And the exterior detail on the weapons feels a little sharper too.

Thanks to all that densely packed, layered detail, the kit feels completely solid and stuffed to the brim. :-)

5. Diorama-level stand

It's well known that Bandai has been putting considerable emphasis on stands across all grades recently. Stands have been evolving with various shapes, angles, and functions — and with the MG F91, they've finally taken it all the way to full diorama recreation level.

This kit includes a stand in the shape of the Rafflesia — the MA that serves as the final enemy in the film — and it's not just shaped like it for show. It comes out as a proper structure complete with a pilot figure inside the cockpit. It's got great volume, decent detail, and even the tentacles are recreated, making it genuinely possible to recreate a diorama scene straight out of the film.

The end result looks far more premium and luxurious than the plain black stands or launch pad-style stands of the past. :-)

6. Increased assembly difficulty

These were the issues that caused quite a stir when the kit first came out. Part of it is because the kit is small, but the entire body frame — inside and out — is built entirely from ABS, which makes it stiff, and the parts are tiny, so assembly can be a bit of a pain. There are parts that break easily if you're not careful, and some parts are just incredibly difficult to assemble — whether that's a tolerance issue or an ABS material issue, I'm not sure.

Bottom line, this is definitely not an easier build than previous MGs. Rather than saying Gundam F91 is hard to build, I'd say recent MGs have been a bit too assembly-friendly — but either way, the difficulty level has clearly gone up, and that means longer build times too. Was this Bandai's way of giving a wake-up call to Gunpla builders who've gotten too comfortable? ;;

I'll come back to this point below.

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As I mentioned above, this Gundam F91 clearly incorporates a number of new approaches that set it apart from previous kits. So it feels quite different in a lot of ways. I've already covered many of the MG Gundam F91's features above, but if I had to pick its biggest strength, it would be its "efficient articulation."

Like any modern kit, the MG Gundam F91's limbs fold completely, the waist has double-jointed movement, and the shoulders swing up and forward with ease. The reason I called it "efficient articulation" is this — when you look at individual joint ranges, there are plenty of kits with great articulation, but whether that articulation actually translates into great action poses is a separate matter entirely. In other words, a kit can have excellent individual joint movement but still look pretty underwhelming once you actually try to pose it.

With this MG Gundam F91, all those individual articulation points combine brilliantly — they mesh together in a truly "efficient" way. Simply put, the naturalness and dynamism of its action poses are outstanding. The frame style is similar to the MG Mobile Fighter G Gundam series kits, which are built around action-oriented frames, but this kit is clearly a step above even those. The waist articulation in particular — which has often been more or less useless in past kits — actually works effectively here in the MG Gundam F91.

Whatever pose you put it in, it looks natural, dynamic, and full of life — like it could leap into action at any moment. And on top of that, there's a premium stand included to help recreate those poses, which is just the cherry on top. I thought the MG Freedom and MG Aile Strike had good articulation too, but in terms of "naturalness" and "sense of life," the MG Gundam F91 is a cut above.

All these new approaches can be a good thing in their own way, but you can't overlook the fact that this kit has more assembly pitfalls than most other kits — and some of them can be pretty serious. Setting aside all the other minor issues, please make sure to check the link below about the knee cover problem before you start building.

See link > Assembly notes in photos (assembly page)

I already knew about the knee cover issue before I started building, but I went ahead and assembled it without any modifications (bold of me, I know?) to get a sense of just how bad the problem actually was. (Call it my experimental spirit..;) Sure enough, it was a frustration-meter-at-200% kind of problem.. Even accounting for kit variation, if you care about your kit at all, I strongly recommend sanding it down before assembly T_T. Other assembly notes that have been flagged are summarized separately at the bottom of the page above, so please check those out too.

Based on reports so far, it seems like there's some variation between individual kits when it comes to these assembly issues. Some people have no problems at all, while others find it literally impossible to assemble without some modification.. Either way, there may be some luck of the draw involved, or Bandai may make minor mold adjustments down the line — but I believe that as long as you're careful about the issues mentioned above, you should be fine. :-)

One other minor downside is the weak grip strength. The fingers don't hold well and tend to be loose — largely because the connection between the back of the hand and the palm parts is weak. You'll probably want to glue that section down, otherwise you'll keep having the index finger or thumb pop off. On top of that, the palm's weapon-holding mechanism isn't all that tight, so weapons tend to drop out constantly. It feels even more disappointing compared to how tight the rest of the body is.

The durability of the all-ABS joint structure without polycaps is reasonably reliable, but in my case, the ball joint above the waist felt noticeably weaker than the rest. Maybe it's because I disassembled and reassembled it so many times for the review, but when you move it too aggressively, it just pops right out;; Thankfully, the other joints seem like they won't loosen up easily under normal movement, so that's a relief.

Personally, the part of the MG Gundam F91 I still have the hardest time getting used to is this all-ABS joint structure throughout the body. Without the smooth feel you get from polycaps, there's a nagging sense of something missing — a 2% resistance, if you will. I'll definitely give credit where it's due for the improved joint strength, but I can't help wondering — did it really have to be this way? I think properly tuning polycap tolerances could have gotten you a pretty solid hold too.

The ¥3,200 price point felt a little odd at first, but when you consider how much content is packed in, it actually feels like a bargain. Looking at everything included, ¥3,500 would have been totally reasonable — so the fact that it's ¥3,200, seemingly untouched by inflation even after 10 years, is something you can genuinely call a good deal. :-)

Sure, a lot of people may have developed a love-hate relationship with this kit thanks to the early assembly issues, but as long as you know what to watch out for beforehand, it's a great kit with no major problems. In fact, in terms of frame design and articulation, this is hands-down the best MG out there. The score takes a few hits for some awkward and half-baked attempts at new ideas, but I want to give a round of applause to the Bandai developers for not settling for the safe and familiar, and continuing to push for something new. Just maybe don't go too overboard — take it one step at a time. :-)

* Many of the mold issues pointed out in this review appear to have been largely corrected around the time the MG Gundam F91 Harrison Madin Custom was released. So if you want a kit with the knee cover and other problems fixed, make sure to check whether you're getting a reissue or a first-run copy before buying. Of course, even if it is a first-run copy, as long as you go through this review carefully before building, it shouldn't be a big deal — so no need to stress too much. ^_^;

MG F91 Gundam F91
Category	Rating	Analysis
Seam Lines	★★★★★	Mostly covered by solid armor panels and clever color separation.
Molding Color / Color Separation	★★★★☆	Molded colors are nice, but some areas have incomplete color separation.
Proportions	★★★★★	Slightly larger than spec, but has that sleek MG look.
Articulation	★★★★★	Articulation worthy of a modern kit. Above all, the dynamism of its poses is top-tier among MGs.
Joint Strength	★★★☆	No polycaps, so the stiffness feels off. Parts durability is a concern. Grip strength is weak.
Internal Frame	★★★★★	Full-body frame + double frame structure. The frame detail is absolutely insane.
Detail	★★★★★	The most intricate and dense detail of any MG to date. Is this actually a PG!?
Weapons / Accessories	★★★★★	All standard weapons included. Weapon detail is great. Even comes with a premium stand — very generous.
Parts Count / Price	★★★★★	315 parts total. Parts per ¥1,000: 98.4. Plenty of content for the price.
Uniqueness	★★★★	Lots of new ideas on display, but it feels a bit overdone. High assembly difficulty.
Dalong's Point : 94 pts.

MG Gundam F91 | 2006. 7 | ¥3,200

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.